Improving data for opioid response in Kentucky
Official title: Diversity Supplement - Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in Kentucky (RADOR-KY)
Funded at University of Kentucky · NIH-10789054 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new system to track and predict opioid overdoses in Kentucky, so that people can get better help and support for opioid use disorder.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $290,700 |
| NIH project number | 3R01DA057605-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10789054 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals in Kentucky who are affected by opioid use disorder or are at risk of opioid overdose.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in Kentucky or are not affected by opioid use disorder may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create a comprehensive surveillance system to monitor and predict opioid overdose incidents in Kentucky. By integrating various data sources, the project will help stakeholders make informed decisions about prevention and treatment strategies for opioid use disorder (OUD). The system will specifically address gaps in data related to treatment and recovery services, particularly for those funded by the Kentucky Opioid Response Effort. Patients may benefit from improved access to targeted treatment and support services as a result of this coordinated effort.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in opioid overdose deaths by enhancing treatment and prevention strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using data integration and predictive analytics to improve public health responses to substance use disorders.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Slavova, Svetla Stefanova — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Slavova, Svetla Stefanova
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.